Studio Policies

GENERAL STUDIO POLICIES

1. Students under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult to and from the studio at all times. We do not endorse students leaving Amazin' Grace without parental supervision. Students who are being picked up must wait inside the studio for their ride.

2. We offer drop - off only classes. Due to the nature of our building and the size of our studios, parents are unable to sit in on our classes. 

3. Please email the studio if your child is to be absent or late to class. Absences/tardiness affects the entire flow of the class and may affect placement in the class and recital. Tardiness can be a safety issue if warm-up is missed, so a tardy student may be asked to warm-up on their own once they arrive. It is the student’s responsibility to learn any missed material by attending a make-up class, meeting up with a classmate, getting notes, talking to the teacher, etc. 

4. Students are expected to fully participate in all classes for the entire duration. Disruptive students will be given a verbal warning; if disruption continues they may be asked to sit out or leave the dance room. There is zero tolerance for bullying; students who participate in bullying will be asked to leave the dance room and parents will be notified. Student(s) may be suspended for continued bullying.

5. Students who leave the studio for any reason (i.e to run to a store in the plaza) will require signed permission from their parents. 

6. The studio opens 10 minutes prior to our first class each day, therefore the building will be open at 4:20pm Monday - Friday and 9:20am on Saturday. Please pick up your dancer on time. 

7. If a teacher is to be absent, we will try to have a substitute, or a trained assistant teacher will run the class. If, on the rare occasion, that a substitute cannot be found, classes will be rescheduled.

8. Classes canceled due to inclement weather or illness may be made up at a later time. Make-up classes will be available at our discretion. Tuition will NOT be adjusted and refunds are NOT given for missed lessons or if a student quits during the month.

9. Please ensure that you have read and fully understand our Tuition/Fees. All fees are non-refundable. 

10. Cell phones are to be silenced and put away in the designated cell phone area once a student enters the dance room. Apple/smart watches must be turned off or removed. If there’s an emergency where a student absolutely needs to leave their phone on, they must speak to their teacher at the beginning of class. Students may be asked to leave if they do not comply. Parents who need to reach their child during dance class are encouraged to call the studio.

11. A monthly newsletter is generally available; these are loaded with important info and upcoming events. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to get the newsletter from the studio or if posted on the website.

12. Due to the nature of dance as an art form, there may be times when a teacher may need to physically assist a student with a dance movement or technique.

CHRISTMAS & ANNUAL RECITAL

13. We hold a Christmas mini-recital in December involving most of our classes. While this is an optional performance, it is a great experience for our dancers. Dancers do not need to purchase a costume for this performance, we typically have dancers wear something they may already have in their closet. Information about this performance is typically available in October. 

14. All students perform in our annual recital in June –date TBA- (unless it’s a non-performing class). This recital is not optional. If you have more than one child or your dancer takes more than one class, it is very likely that your dancer will perform in all three of the recitals. Please plan accordingly. 

15. Reblocking Fee: Dancers are expected to perform in the annual recital in June. If a dancer is unable to participate in a recital, they must notify the studio with ample notice so the teachers can plan accordingly. Notice received by the parents after March 1st will incur a $20 blocking fee per routine the dancer is in. Notice made after Memorial Day will incur a $50 blocking fee per routine the dancer is in.

16. Attendance of any and all Recital Rehearsals are mandatory in order for students to participate in the Recital for both the Christmas and June shows. 

17. Students will NOT be allowed to perform in the rehearsal/recital if ALL payments are not made in full before June 15th. 

18.  Costumes for our annual recital are  selected by the Amazin’ Grace Staff and are reviewed/approved by our director to ensure they are age appropriate. 

19. We will handle the steaming and preparation of costumes including minor alterations. If a costume requires major alterations, parents will be responsible for the additional costs.

20. Students 8 years and older are encouraged to wear a nude leotard under costumes at the recital if they have any costume changes.

21. A professional photographer and videographer are used for picture day and the recital. No other photography or videos are allowed during these events. Additionally, please do not share videos of rehearsal/recital/competition routines on the internet without DIRECT written consent from the Studio Director. Not all students are cleared to be shared on the internet. 

ATTIRE/SHOES

22. Shoe requirements must be followed for each class. These may be purchased through Bailey’s Slipper Shop or Discount Dance Supply online. DO NOT wear purchased dance shoes until approved by the class teacher! Shoes cannot be returned once worn and we are not responsible.

23. All dancers are required to wear a leotard to class. They may also wear a skirt/ dance shorts over their leotard. Hip Hop & Modern are the only exceptions

24. All dancers must have their hair pulled back and out of their face for class. This can be any style (ponytail, bun, pig tails, braids, etc.)

25.  Dancers who are not in proper class attire will be sent home with a warning, and may be asked to sit out of class.

CLASS PLACEMENT 

• Class placements are at the sole discretion of the director and teachers. Students may be placed in a class outside of their age bracket at the discretion of the studio. We strive to place students in classes based not only on age but on proper technique level, behavior/maturity and other factors. The number of years a student has been dancing does not necessarily reflect class placement.

• If you are registering your child online and you have questions regarding class placement, please email us. Note that if you register your child for a class that the staff feel the dancer may not be prepared for, we may contact you or suggest an alternative class selection. 

• We have a select number of classes that are by invitation only. Dancers without an invitation to this class may not register for it. 

• Dancers must audition to participate in competition and pointe classes. 

• Musical Theatre is a production class. Dancers are only permitted to miss FIVE classes throughout the year. Dancers in this class must be available for all dress rehearsal days and will perform in all three of our recitals. 

• Our classes often fill up quickly! If you are interested in a class that is full, we can put you on a waiting list. 

Please make sure you have read ALL of the policies carefully and are in full agreement. Upon registration, you will sign a waiver agreeing to your knowledge and understanding of all payments, policies and class placements. Any policy may be changed at Amazin' Grace’s discretion at any time. Parents/guardians will be notified of any changes by a posting inside the studio.